Systems Thinker's Toolbox

Tools for Managing Complexity

By: Joseph Eli Kasser

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eText | 3 October 2018 | Edition Number 1

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Systems Thinker's Toolbox: Tools for Managing Complexity provides more than 100 tools based on systems thinking and beyond. Each tool is described, and when necessary, examples are provided of how each of them can be used. Some of the simplest tools can be combined into more complex tools. The tools may be things such as lists, causal loops, and templates, as well as processes and methodologies.

Key Features

Provides an explanation of the two views of systems thinking; systemic and systematic thinking, and then shows how to perform each of them in a complimentary manner
Presents a set of thinking tools that can be used to apply systems thinking to solving problems in project management, engineering, systems engineering, new product development, and business
Describes the tools from simple such as lists, and goes on to more complex such as Categorized Requirements in Process (CRIP) charts, and then onto the processes
Introduces new tools that have been tested with positive feedback
Discusses a set of communication tools that can improve project reviews and communicating innovative ideas